Unusually hot weather: Cloud seeding operations implemented to deal with critical water level at dams

SUBANG: Five locations across the country experienced unusually hot temperatures for three consecutive days since Aug 1.The situation raised concerns about the water levels, public health and the economy in rural communities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that in areas such as Bandar Baharu in Kedah, Selama (Perak), Temerloh (Pahang), Limbang (Sarawak),...

Seven dams in four states classified as high-risk

CYBERJAYA: Seven dams in Melaka, Kedah, Penang and Johor have been classified as high-risk in a report on how worsening climate change can affect public water supply, says National Water Services Commission (SPAN) chairman Charles Santiago. According to Santiago, these were the Pedu and Muda dams in Kedah; the Asahan, Jus and Durian Tunggal dams in...